Lisa Kudrow reveals Friends cast reunites between finale and reunion
Lisa Kudrow, known for her role as Phoebe Buffay on the iconic show Friends, recently revealed some heartwarming details about the cast reuniting. Despite the show ending in 2004, the cast only got together once in the 17 years before the highly anticipated reunion in 2021.
Kudrow shared that the reunion took place a decade after the series finale, and even though they didn’t gather as a full group again, the bond between them remained strong. She mentioned feeling like they hadn’t missed a beat when they did reunite, and the experience was so fantastic that they all wanted to do it more often.
The passing of Matthew Perry, who played Chandler Bing on the show, deeply affected the cast. Kudrow described it as shaking them up, emphasizing Perry’s wise words about his own mortality. Despite the sadness, she believes Perry was at peace and looking forward to what came next.
In the midst of grieving Perry’s loss, Kudrow found solace in rewatching episodes of Friends. She shared her admiration for her co-stars’ performances and the emotional impact of seeing the characters she portrayed experience moments of genuine happiness.
Friends, a show that captured the hearts of millions, first aired in 1994 and wrapped up its run in 2004 as a cultural phenomenon that still resonates with audiences worldwide. Lisa Kudrow’s insights offer a heartfelt glimpse into the enduring bond among the cast members and the profound impact of their time together on the iconic show.